Sony 1000X Series Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Sandstone (WH1000XM6/TME)

Key Features

Beyond quiet. Transcendent sound.

Premium sound with the best noise-cancelling

Disappear into the sound. Our most advanced noise cancellation yet—powered by a next-gen chip and intelligent algorithms—blocks distractions before they reach you. Crystal-clear calls. Pure, uninterrupted immersion.

Unfold. Rotate. Explore.

Every curve, every fold, is designed for seamless movement and effortless portability.

The next evolution in noise cancellation

Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.

Premium sound, co-created with the masters

Hear music as it was meant to be. Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision—preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.

Ultra-clear calls

Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you’re always heard—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.

Tailor-quality. Masterfully crafted.

All-day wear comfort. A wider headband and smooth vegan leather ensure a pressure-free fit.

Smooth and fast. Ultra-low latency.

Sound that keeps up with you. The WH-1000XM6 are ready for LE Audio, delivering ultra-low latency for gaming and more. Multi-Point and Auto Switch make switching between devices seamless, while the long-lasting battery keeps you connected longer.

Noise cancelling

The next evolution in noise cancellation

Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.

7x faster. Flawless control.

With processing speeds seven times faster than its predecessor, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time—delivering a dramatic leap in noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.

12 microphones. Precise detection.

With optimally placed microphones, noise cancellation adapts more precisely to your fit and environment—so your sound feels effortless and powerful.

Real-time analysis. Adaptive quiet.

Our new Adaptive NC Optimiser delivers unmatched noise-cancelling precision— adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and even your fit for uninterrupted, immersive sound.

Designed for superior noise cancellation and sound

Lose yourself in the details. The specially designed driver unit is optimally tuned for enhanced noise cancellation, and supported by a lightweight carbon fibre dome that keeps high frequencies crisp and clear.

Stay in sync. Wherever you are.

Our Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sound Connect app.

Sound quality

Premium sound, co-created with the masters

Hear music as it was meant to be. Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision—preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.

Hear it as the artist intended

Developed in collaboration with mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 refines every note for studio-level accuracy. From deep bass to crisp highs, its tuning unlocks the full potential of every song—delivering the emotion, energy, and detail the artist intended.

Engineered to perfection

A specially designed driver unit delivers clarity that feels almost tangible—highs shimmer, vocals breathe, and every detail comes through with precision. With optimised circuitry and premium materials, sound flows effortlessly, pure and balanced.

Richer detail. Clearer vocals.

The high rigidity carbon fibre composite material dome and uniquely developed voice coil structure bring out the subtleties in every frequency—so vocals sound richer, instruments feel more defined, and every track carries more emotion.

Authenticity, in every note

The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 better anticipates and adjusts the combined output—reducing distortion, enhancing bass energy, and delivering crisp, fast sound that stays true to your music.

Fine-tune your entertainment experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app, it's easy to personalise your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and game session.

Head tracking function

Head tracking ensures a realistic and compelling listening experience by automatically adjusting sound fields to compensate for your head movement. Sounds are precisely aligned with your headphones, even as you move, to completely involve you in your listening, when paired with compatible devices and services.

Call quality

Ultra-clear calls

Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you’re always heard—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.

Focused on your voice

With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, the WH-1000XM6 homes in on your voice while filtering out background noise—so every word comes through sharp and clear, even in busy environments.

Intelligent noise reduction

The AI-optimised noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings.

Wind-noise free

Refined microphone placement and structure minimise wind interference—reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.

Design & Wearability

Tailor-quality. Masterfully crafted.

All-day wear comfort. A wider headband and smooth vegan leather ensure a pressure-free fit.

Soft fit

Designed for all-day wear, this supple, stretchable material provides a secure yet gentle fit—reducing pressure while blocking external noise. And with a fingerprint-resistant finish, it stays pristine, even through daily use.

Noiseless, seamless

A wider headband. A perfect fit. With a stepless slider and seamless swivel, every adjustment is effortlessly smooth—so all you feel is comfort. The asymmetrical design makes it easy to identify left from right at a glance.

Intuitive controls

Easily switch between noise cancelling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel. Fine-tune your settings in the app for a personalised experience.

Foldable design

Designed with the precision of handcrafted workmanship, the folding mechanism uses advanced metal injection techniques for a seamless, durable fold, ensuring a design that is as refined as it is resilient.

Compact carrying case

Designed to slip seamlessly into bags and aeroplane pockets, the compact case now features a magnetic closure for easy access—so your headphones are always ready to go.

Intuitive operation

More intuitive. Smarter than ever.

With intuitive controls, you can adjust volume and play music without reaching for your phone. The headphones even detect when you’re speaking, pausing the music to let you engage seamlessly with your surroundings.

Scene-based listening

Provides a sound experience just tailored to you by sensing the current situation and scene, such as walking, running and gym.

Plays music automatically

You can enjoy music exactly when you need it by turning on Wear to Play and each scene. Playback starts automatically when you put your headphones in — no need to touch your smartphone — and plays the right music for the moment, based on your daily routines or sensing activities like a daily walk, gym workout, or commute. And, with Voice Cue, you'll still be notified of important information like appointments and reminders, so you can always stay connected to both life and entertainment wherever you go.

Adjusts to the world around you

Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, then uses AI to change ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. Over time, it can learn your behaviour, recognise locations you visit often, and tailor the sound to suit your location.

Talk it out with Google Gemini

Get hands-free help – Just say ‘Hey Google..” to access Gemini and have a natural, free-flowing conversation about anything you need to know on the go. Listen to music, connect with friends, get notifications and more when connected to your smartphone.

Built-in voice control

You can also use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the headphones off, and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on, and the music starts again.

Control headphones with head gestures

You can operate your headphones using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls, or operating Auto Play, by nodding or shaking your head.

Talk and hear only ambient sound

You can set Speak-to-Chat to automatically lower the music volume as soon as you speak to someone, so you can hear ambient sound and conduct a conversation— handy if you want to keep your headphones on or your hands are full. And once your chat is over, your music volume returns to normal automatically.

Connection & Usability

Smooth and fast. Ultra-low latency.

Sound that keeps up with you. The WH-1000XM6 are ready for LE Audio, delivering ultra-low latency for gaming and more. Multi-Point and Auto Switch make switching between devices seamless, while the long-lasting battery keeps you connected longer.

Next-generation Bluetooth audio

Enjoy ultra-low latency for flawless gaming, effortless access to public broadcasts with Auracast™, and—of course—exceptional sound quality. Multi-point and auto-switching keep you connected without interruption.

Multipoint Connection

For total convenience, your headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth® devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received, or playback is started on either device.

Easy pairing with your computer

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

Find your headphones with Fast Pair

By pressing and holding the power button, the WH-1000XM6 enables quick, effortless Bluetooth® pairing with your Android™ devices. You can even check to see where you last used it, if misplaced.

Listen and charge, all at once

Need to keep going when the battery’s low? Simply plug in the USB charging cable and keep listening. Both Bluetooth and audio cable connections are supported. Even quicker charging is possible with the headphones off—just 3 minutes gives you up to 1 hour of playback.

Mute and unmute, easily

Mute or unmute by double-pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.

All-day power and quick charging

With a huge 30 hours of battery life, you’ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to top up in a hurry, you can get 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.

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